June 15, 2023 by Mulberry Maids
Now that summer is here, depending on where you live, you may be dealing with lots of moisture and humidity in your home. Dehumidifiers are great tools to help reduce the moisture in the air, but they do need to be routinely cleaned. As the top Loveland CO maids, we are here to walk you through an easy dehumidifier cleaning routine.
Read on to learn more about incorporating dehumidifier cleaning into your normal cleaning routine!
Why is it important to clean a dehumidifier?
Just like keeping your ice maker clean and your surfaces disinfected to promote the overall health of your home, the dehumidifier should be cleaned regularly to keep mold and mildew growth at bay within the appliance, as well as keeping it running smoothly. Keeping it clean and running well will also help to make sure that your air quality is staying as good as possible, without any adverse effects from the dehumidifier.
Depending on how often you are running the dehumidifier, it may need to be cleaned every couple of weeks. Additionally, you want to make sure to consistently be dumping out the water that collects in the bucket that has been taken out of the air.
How can I easily clean my dehumidifier?
To get started with your dehumidifier cleaning, you will first want to unplug the appliance and drain out the reservoir bucket.
Once the appliance is unplugged, follow this simple cleaning list:
- Wipe down the exterior of the dehumidifier with an all purpose spray and microfiber cloth
- The spray can be a simple homemade solution of water and mild dish soap or water and distilled white vinegar
- Try not to spray the solution directly on the appliance, but instead spray it onto your microfiber cloth
- Use a hand held vacuum attachment for added cleaning power as needed
- Clean out the reservoir bucket
- You can simply wash the bucket in your sink with mild dish soap and warm water
- Let it air dry once it has been washed
- Wash the air filter to ensure optimal air quality
- The air filter is very important in filtering out impurities in the air that you breathe
- Wash the filter in a sink using soapy water and a sponge
- Make sure it is completely dry before reinstalling it into the dehumidifier
- Clean the bucket filter
- If your dehumidifier has a small bucket filter, it is typically located in the reservoir
- Rinse it under warm water and let it dry completely
How long will this take?
Luckily the process for cleaning a dehumidifier is pretty simple, and should only take a few minutes of your time. Aim to clean it every couple of weeks depending on how heavily it is used. As with everything in cleaning, the more often you clean it, the easier it will be!
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So take some time away from your busy day to grab a cup of coffee at the Loveland Coffee Co. instead of stressing about your endless to-do list! Reach out to use today via text, call or email with any questions you have, or visit us online to book your cleaning in just a couple of minutes.
Thanks for reading, and look forward to working with you soon!